Safaricom mistakenly blocks registered SIM cards

James WamathaiOctober 9, 2013

After the Government threatened to jail Kenyan telco CEO's over unregistered SIM cards Safaricom reacted yesterday evening by blocking unregistered SIM cards. I...

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How the money raised for Westgate victims via Safaricom will be spent

James WamathaiSeptember 27, 2013

As many of you know, terrorists stormed the Westgate mall in Westlands killing and wounding many people. In response to this unfortunate situation, Safarico...

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Why the Safaricom Cloud needs to dream bigger and innovate faster

Kageni WilsonSeptember 24, 2013

Sylvia Mulinge, GM Safaricom Business Earlier this month Safaricom launched its Software as a service offering in the form of online business management sol...

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Safaricom Sevens 2013

Staff WriterSeptember 13, 2013

The 18th edition of biggest sevens rugby tournament on this side of the Sahara, the Safaricom Sevens 2013 (formerly Safari Sevens), will be on the 20th to 2...

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Safaricom launches cloud software services for SMEs

Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2013

Safaricom has today has today launched online business solutions that will enable SMEs to access software they need to run their businesses at an affordable cos...

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Bonyeza Ushinde na Safaricom is back

Staff WriterAugust 7, 2013

Safaricom's popular marketing promotion Bonyeza Ushinde na Safaricom is back. It will last for a period of 60 days starting August 7th to October 5th. As in...

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Safaricom introduces a social media data bundle

James WamathaiJuly 30, 2013

Safaricom has today launched a new data bundle called 'Chattitude'. The Chattitude data bundle is targeting the youth market who are known for their love of...

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Safaricom sponsors the Kenyan Rugby Sevens Circuit

Euticus MolaJuly 19, 2013

Safaricom has announced the signing of a new deal with Kenya Rugby Union worth Kshs. 140 million shillings for the Sevens title rights. With the recent perf...

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Safaricom launches iCow service for dairy farmers

Euticus MolaJuly 1, 2013

Cows seem to be getting all the attention from TV ads, to having their own beauty pageant, to controversy and scandals in Kiambu. I digress. Anyway, there i...

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Matatus to offer free WiFi in partnership with Safaricom

Staff WriterJune 14, 2013

Safaricom has partnered with Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) to provide free WiFi to commuters through Safaricom WiFi routers installed in their vehicles. Th...

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Safaricom and other telcos can make more from data

Staff WriterMay 14, 2013

Image via Nowadays, a record number of Kenyans are seeking to go online. The CCK, in its latest report, estimates that there are about 16.5 million internet...

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Safaricom hosted websites hacking: Safaricom’s response

Staff WriterMarch 23, 2013

Below is Safaricom's statement in light of the recent hacking of various websites that they host. _______________ We have detected and informed some of our cu...

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Safaricom hosted websites hacked

Staff WriterMarch 22, 2013

Several websites hosted by leading telecommunications company Safaricom have been hacked. The websites have been hacked by hackers who claim to be from Tunisia....

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Outsiders Can Now Take Part In Safaricom Foundation’s Volunteer Program ‘World of Difference’

Staff WriterJuly 12, 2012

Launched in 2009, the Safaricom Foundation World of Difference programme provides a unique opportunity for selected participants to volunteer their time, tech...

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M-PESA for Business taps tappi to boost digital solutions for SMEs

Grace MathekaOctober 26, 2024

tappi digital commerce solution has announced its partnership with Safaricom’s M-PESA. The partnership is aimed at empowering M-PESA’s 650,000-strong network of...

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Third BC International Jazz Festival to be on February 15, 2025

James WamathaiOctober 15, 2024

The Bob Collymore Foundation (BCF) has announced that the third edition of the BC International Jazz Festival (BCIJF) will be on February 15, 2025. The Bob Coll...

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Peter Ndegwa is the latest Doctor in town after receiving an Honorary Doctorate from Meru University

Grace MathekaOctober 5, 2024

Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa, who is also the Chancellor of Meru University, has been conferred the degree of Doctor of Business Management (Honoris Causa). Th...

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M-PESA Foundation to invest Ksh. 90M to support education projects in Vihiga, Kisii & Bungoma

Grace MathekaOctober 2, 2024

M-PESA and Safaricom Foundations have committed Ksh. 90 million in infrastructure and equipment support for various education projects in western Kenya. Learner...

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Sati Gata-Aura & David Odhuno are the winners of the 2024 Concours d’Elegance

Grace MathekaOctober 1, 2024

Sati Gata-Aura was recently declared the overall winner of this year’s edition of the Africa Concours d’Elegance held at the Ngong Racecourse on 29th September....

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MPESA Foundation, Zuri Health & Lion Sight host medical camp in Migori County

Grace MathekaSeptember 24, 2024

Over 3,000 residents in Migori County have benefited from a medical camp hosted by the M-PESA Foundation in partnership with Zuri Health and Lion SightFirst Eye...

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MPESA Foundation, Zuri Health & Lion Sight host medical camp in Kisii

Grace MathekaSeptember 18, 2024

M-PESA Foundation recently led a medical camp in partnership with Zuri Health and Lion SightFirst Eye Hospital at Kisii Primary School in Nyaribari Chache, Kisi...

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M-PESA Foundation TVET scholarship program to benefit over 1300 students

Grace MathekaSeptember 10, 2024

Over 1,300 youth across Kenya are expected to benefit from a comprehensive Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) scholarship program by M-PESA ...

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KPC taps Syokinet Solutions to activate its Mombasa-Nairobi fibre optic cable

Grace MathekaSeptember 10, 2024

The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has on-boarded Syokinet Solutions, to activate 1.6Tbps data capacity on its fibre optic cable which runs from Mombasa to Nairob...

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M-PESA Foundation to pay Ksh. 6.4 Million in taxes as Tax Appeals Tribunal dismisses appeal

Grace MathekaSeptember 5, 2024

The Tax Appeals Tribunal has dismissed an appeal by the M-PESA Foundation Charitable Trust (M-PESA Foundation), challenging the decision by KRA to assess and de...

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Visa consumer data shows increased contactless payments during the Paris Olympics

Grace MathekaAugust 14, 2024

Visa has released new data revealing initial consumer spending patterns during the opening weekend of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. As the official payment tech...

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Simaloi Dajom & Russell Akuom appointed to executive positions at NMG

Makena Ndung'uAugust 5, 2024

Nation Media Group (NMG) has announced that it has appointed two new executives in a bid to turn around the media company's business. Russell Akuom has been...

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MPESA Foundation partners with Zuri Health & Lion Sight to host medical camp in Nairobi

Grace MathekaJuly 29, 2024

More than 2,900 residents in Nairobi were beneficiaries of from medical camps hosted by the MPESA Foundation in partnership with Zuri Health and Lion SightFirst...

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How eHealth partnerships can close healthcare gaps in East Africa

Staff WriterJuly 25, 2024

The rise of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Kenya, with mobile phones in nearly every hand and internet coverage growing nationwide, is drivin...

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M-PESA Foundation invests Ksh 32M in hospitals in Lamu County

Grace MathekaJuly 17, 2024

The M-PESA Foundation in partnership with the County Government of Lamu have equipped Mokowe Sub-County hospital with a Maternal and Child Health Unit. The hosp...

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Interview with Ian Wambai on VunaPay and their impact on the agricultural sector

Samson NderiJuly 16, 2024

VunaPay an agritech startup emerged as one of the finalists in the Spark Accelerator Program. VunaPay works with Cooperatives to facilitate instant payment to s...

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Equity customers can now send money to each other for free

Grace MathekaJuly 10, 2024

Equity has announced free transfer of money from your Equity bank account to another Equity Bank account, Equitel line, Equity Mobile App or USSD (*247#). This ...

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Urgent Concerns Regarding Internet Shutdown in Kenya during the #RejectFinanceBill2024 demonstrations.

Staff WriterJune 26, 2024

We, the undersigned, express deep concerns about the Internet shutdown in Kenya. Despite assurances on Monday, June 24th, from the Communications Authority of ...

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How to enjoy the Olympics Games in style with Visa & its partners

James WamathaiJune 25, 2024

The Olympics Games are the epitome of sports, giving us the viewers a show of a lifetime every 4 years. It is everyone's dream to watch the Olympics Games li...

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Fidelity Shield Insurance launches My Afya Shield a health coverage product

Staff WriterJune 21, 2024

Fidelity Shield Insurance has announced the launch of My Afya Shield, a pioneering health coverage product designed to transform healthcare access in Kenya. Th...

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Standard Chartered SC Juza app to offer loans at 1.6% interest rate

Staff WriterJune 4, 2024

Standard Chartered Bank has launched SC Juza, a short-term lending mobile app for its clients. The app is intended to meet the growing demand for short-term ...

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NCBA reports a Ksh. 5.3 billion net profit for Q1 2024

Staff WriterMay 23, 2024

NCBA has reported a Ksh. 5.3 billion net profit for the first quarter of 2024 which a 5% increase as compared to 5.1 billion reported for the same period last y...

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M-PESA Foundation donates Ksh 30 million to support 3,000 families affected by floods

Grace MathekaMay 8, 2024

M-PESA Foundation has partnered with the Kenya Red Cross to assist 3,000 families affected by floods in Nairobi, Tana River and Kisumu counties. The Foundation ...

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Victor Rotich & Emily Jepkemoi emerge top at the 2024 Eldoret City Marathon

Grace MathekaApril 23, 2024

Emily Jepkemoi and Victor Rotich Kipchirchir are the winners of this year's edition of the Eldoret City Marathon held in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. Despite...

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Dancing To Fame; Brendan Olouch on spreading good vibes at Chapa Dimba

Richard MureithiApril 22, 2024

I first came across the dancing robot on TikTok and in the video which went viral, the robot was dancing with the Dance General. I have to say that I was impres...

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Shining Bright; Velma Owuor on what it takes to become an MVP at Chapa Dimba

Samson NderiApril 20, 2024

Velma Owuor emerged as the Most Valuable Player in the girls category of the just concluded Safaricom Chapa Dimba tournament. Velma, a Form Four student at Nyak...

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Nurturing Talent; Chrispine Ochieng on what it takes to coach a winning team

Samson NderiApril 18, 2024

Chrispine Ochieng is the head coach of Plateau Queens who won the Safaricom Chapa Dimba tournament for the second time this year after having won the first tour...

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BuildHealth4Africa hackathon is now open for applications

Grace MathekaApril 17, 2024

RHIPFactory Venture Studio has partnered with Qhala Kenya and Africa CDC to host the BuildHealth4Africa hackathon, a 48-hour competition with a prize of up to K...

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